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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,186.10, 304,779.15 and 132,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,186.10, 304,779.15 and 132,327.30 is: 198,490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,186.10 : 304,779.15 = 132,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,186.10/304,779.15 = 132,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,186.10x = 304,779.15 × 132,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,186.10x = 40,330,602,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,330,602,015.80/203,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,490.95

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